fire marshal
noun
an official heading a bureau for the prevention or investigation of fires.
a person who has charge of the fire-prevention equipment and personnel of an industrial plant.
Words nearby fire marshal
fire hydrant, fire insurance, fire irons, fire island, fire line, fire marshal, fire off, fire on all cylinders, fire opal, fire pink, fire point
Origin of fire marshal
First recorded in 1860–65
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British Dictionary definitions for fire marshal
fire marshal
noun US
a public official responsible for investigating the causes of fires, enforcing fire prevention laws, etc
the head of a fire prevention organization
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